Thimble Islands Cruise

This is a good, clean facility that is kept up well. But bear in mind that this is a corporate…read moremarina. If all is well, the place is great, but if you have any issues, management is very unresponsive. In early June it became apparent that mechanical issues will keep my boat out of the water this season. I immediately spoke with the member service specialist, asking whether it's possible to get a partial refund or credit towards next season. I was told management needed to sign off on this but "it's looking good". After repeated followups, I was told in mid-July that nothing could be done and they're keeping my money. This is not customer service, they'll never see another dime from us.

Destination resort marina. Formerly a Brewers yard. Excellent repairs and family paradise with pool…read moreand restaurant.

Sail-Works

My mom, husband, and I wanted to go on an impromptu sailing charter and we were so lucky that Eric…read morewas available to take us for a tour to The Thimble Islands on his beautiful boat. Eric is a wonderful host and tremendous human being. He made us all beautiful espressos and let us use his glorious boat hammock. It was a truly memorable day and can't wait to do it again soon!

We sailed in Branford around the Thimbles for my husband's 70th with our children. It was nothing…read moreshort of fabulous! I highly recommend Eric and his magic sailboat. Clean, safe and just great. Will do this again and again. Maria

Nellie’s

4.0

(64 reviews)

I'm so happy we found this restaurant. It's located within a boat storage etc. idk but we were…read morehappy we found it. The restaurant is on the small side. But they have outdoor tables which would be awesome on a good day. We arrived at 3:30 so we had a little bit of a long wait since there was only one waiter. The food was good. We will be returning again.

Nellie's Waterfront Bar & Grill is the kind of place people go for the location and atmosphere as…read moremuch as the food. Sitting by the water gives the restaurant a laid back, summer seafood spot feel that makes it easy to enjoy your time there. That said, if you're looking for a restaurant with a wide variety of seafood options or more creative seafood preparations, this probably isn't the place to go. We started with the chips and guacamole appetizer, which tasted good, but the portion size was pretty small for the price. The raw little neck clams were one of the highlights of the meal, very fresh, clean tasting, and exactly what you'd want from a seafood spot. For entrées, the cod sandwich was surprisingly solid. It was a nice size, fairly priced, and felt like one of the better values on the menu. The ahi tuna wrap was also good overall, but it felt like it was missing a stronger or more flavorful dressing to really bring everything together. The lobster roll was decent, but for the price, there simply wasn't enough lobster in it to justify the cost. Overall, there were definitely some enjoyable parts of the meal, especially the fresh shellfish and the waterfront atmosphere. The biggest downside was the pacing of service, as there were long waits between dishes throughout the meal. Still, for a casual waterfront stop with straightforward seafood options, Nellie's delivers a decent experience.

Guilford Lobster Pound

4.4

(176 reviews)

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Outside dining on the water with individual picnic tables and table service. Beautiful view of the…read moremarina and LIS! Kind staff and delicious food! We tried lobster bisque (creamy broth with chunks of lobster-touch of brine-you know it's fresh!), Cole slaw (hearty portion for 1 or split between two-flavorful and creamy), and lobster rolls (packed with succulent lobster-ample mix of tail and claw, melt in your mouth!).

Guilford Lobster Pound served up a good quality , fresh lobster roll with a nicely toasted bun, but…read moreit didn't have that rich, buttery flavor I was hoping for. The quality was there, but the taste felt a bit flat. I wanted more depth, more butter, more something. It's fine if you like a lighter take, but for me it landed right in the middle--solid 3/5. The people working there were super pleasant and kind while serving us our food! Loved the outdoor, By the water, seating too!

West Marine

3.3

I purchased a prop from West Marine. After attempting to install the prop, I realized I needed at…read morehub kit. I called the West Marine in Branford about my situation and the West Marine employee told me I needed a 505 model hub kit. However, the employee told me that West Marine location did not have the 505 model hub kit and referred me to another west marine location in Old Saybrook. So I drove to old saybrook west marine and purchased the 505 hub kit for $70. After attempting to install the prop with the 505 hub kit, I realized the 505 hub kit was the WRONG part. The west marine employee in Branford told me the WRONG part. So unless you like to waste your time and money, I do NOT recommend west Marine.

The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful however the store suffers from a severe lack of stock…read more(don't use post-COVID supply chain as an excuse any more) and the products they do have in stock are insanely over priced.

Dockside Seafood & Grille

3.6

(241 reviews)

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We're visiting Branford with old college friends, already a plus. If you like beer and fried…read moreseafood, second plus We stopped here after a short hike and a beer really hit the spot. For food we had the New England Clam chowder, one of my favorites and this was really good. Then we shared the steamers fried captains platter, and an extra order of fried clams. We had both the strips and belly clam. I preferred the belly clam. The Cole slaw was really good too For six of us , just 2 beers 140 plus tip

The Best Seafood!! Fried, Baked, Broiled whatever is your flavor. I always get the Whole Belly…read moreClaims the Best Around. My wife always gets the Honey Salmon over a Rice Pilaf. They have a Fried Seafood Platter that is Plentiful and fried to perfection. They also have a good Steak. The atmosphere with outside seating overlooking a Boat yard is very pleasing to the eyes too. We enjoy sitting on a hightop in the Bar area which you can also see the Boat yard. The service is always good and the Two Sisters that are the owners are very friendly and will come over to visit while you are there. An all around good Restaurant. You will not go wrong or be disappointed.

Branford Point

4.6

(7 reviews)

This is a fun little spot. The weather is so nice out today…read morethat I wanted to go for a walk with my son in a safe, well populated location and have a beachy vibe to it. We stumbled upon Branford Point after seeing tons of private beach roads nearby and a quick Google search for a public Branford beach. There were at least a dozen fishermen here near the parking area. There is a small strip of a sandy beach with an actual lifeguard. Also, there is a playground/park with picnic tables. Next time we come back, we'll be more prepared to go on the sand and pack a lunch to stay longer!

I have now forgotten the circumstances that brought me to Branford Point this past spring: all that…read moreI remember now is that I had to be out of the house an hour or so before I needed to leave for work. The amount of time seemed just right to explore this city of Branford park, on my way in to New Haven, and I am glad I did. Branford Point park is small but packed with memorable features. From the boat launch, which is surrounded by water on 3 sides, to the beach, backed by a grassy, tree-lined hill, there is much beauty to absorb from this point. Parking was possible, but limited: I imagine in the summer high season that it becomes difficult for anybody that lives outside Branford to visit. Though it may be small and packed, the challenge in this case would be worth the breeze from Long Island Sound, the sights of nearby Thimble Islands, and the peaceful vibes I found at Branford Point.

Lenny's Indian Head Inn

3.6

(428 reviews)

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We went for my Birthday last Monday we ordered our dinner and cocktails. My waitress was Taylor…read moreafter waiting for over an hour with many excuses from her. The table next to us order after us and paid their check and we still did not receive our food. The food was excellent but the service was awful.

Nice place, good food, good service…read more Forgot to take photos and don't remember what we had but would go back again.

Carlito's Inflatables & Party Rentals

The crew was quick and efficient--they arrived right on time, and both the setup and breakdown were…read morehandled swiftly and seamlessly. Everything ran like clockwork, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable. Both the children and adults had a blast with the huge inflatable slide we ordered--it was a big hit and definitely one of the reasons the party was so much fun! Thank you so much for helping make it such a memorable day.

Delivered and installed a beautiful tent for a fundraiser. The price was very reasonable. I'm very…read morehappy with the quality of service . I strongly recommend Carlito's Inflatables and would hire him again!

Johnson and Sons Party Rentals

This company helped us pull together an amazing backyard wedding. I couldn't have have been more…read moreimpressed with all the things they had and how helpful they were with ideas and flexible in little changes I had made. They took one less thing off my list of things to do. I highly recommend using them for any events you have. Thanks to all the guys who helped us have an amazing wedding!!!!

The service provided by Sean and his team at Johnson and son's party rentals is amazing. They were…read moreable to provide chairs and tables for me on short notice two times recently. If you're looking for a rental company that is accommodating and timely I highly recommend this company!

Let Them Play

(3 reviews)

Amazing.. John came to set up the little gymnast soft play area for my son's first birthday and it…read morewas a hit! All of the kids at the party absolutely loved it. So happy I chose this company, I would highly highly recommend them to anyone!

I've used Let Them Play twice and also been to a handful of other peoples events that have booked…read moretheir packages. Hands down the best money spent to keep all the kids entertained and the sanity of the adults! The kids never leave the play zone and give the adults some actual time to enjoy the party! You wont regret booking them!

Happy Day Event

I used this fine company for a event at our country estate. From the first phone call to the…read moremeticulous clean up all went very smoothly. They provided very clean new tables and tent . They set up everything perfectly and neatly. No problems at all I would not hesitate to use them again.

This was my first time using Happy Days Vending & Rentals and I will use them again in the future…read more Christy was excellent with keeping me informed along the process. The gentlemen who delivered the equipment were knowledgeable and friendly. Everything went very smooth and as planned.

Pro Party Rentals

4.2

Great company + great service; my event was forecast for rain + they let me keep the chairs and…read moretables I had rented for an extra day, completely free! Wonderful customer service, will definitely be a repeat customer.

Excellent service. The crew that set up the tent was friendly and professional. Making changes to…read morethe contract and scheduling was prompt and totally accommodating. Overall experience was excellent. I would definitely recommend using Nick and his Pro Party Rental team for your next event.

Mr. Tent Party Rentals

4.0

The nicest workers and the best owner / management who are all always very polite, punctual, and…read moreaccomodating no matter what our needs are. Very competitive pricing for high quality rental products! Only place we use for our party meeds!

I used Mr. Tent for Labor Day weekend. He was very nice and so wear his employees. His equipment…read morewas in great shape. Thanks for Making my party a success.

CT Bounce

3.4